In the list of creepiest jobs out there, a job listing in Japan could take the cake! For the adventure seekers, myth-busters and horror fanatics, Japan has an unusual profession: haunted house sitter. We’re not kidding! Property owners are seeking brave, daring individuals who are prepared to test their wits and spend a night at a house with an eerie past. For this, they will be rewarded with 88,000 yen (₹52,000).
Japan Seeks Ghost Hunters
As per a report by The Times, Japan’s housing market is undergoing an unusual crisis. Real estate agents are struggling to find homeowners and tenants for thousands of “jiko bukken”. These are stigmatised properties that remain vacant due to fear of supernatural activities.
Jiko bukken refers to a home with a disturbing past where a murder, suicide, fatal fire or a “lonely death” may have happened. Lonely death is when an elderly person passes away alone in the house without being discovered for days or even weeks. Japanese law demands full disclosure of such house histories to buyers and tenants. And because of this, many people remain sceptical about moving into “jiko bukken”.
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Job That Can Benefit Property Owners & Tenants
To remove the stigma from such houses, property owners have come up with a haunted house job listing. The job requires people to spend a night at such a property. People can bring in cameras and other recording equipment as well to record any spooky activities. If nothing haunted happens, they can issue a certificate claiming that paranormal activity wasn’t detected. The property will then be declared ghost-free. The property owner will also reward the brave individual 88,000 yen (₹52,000).
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As vacant homes see a sharp rise in Japan, the need to reassure buyers of properties being devoid of haunted occurrences is paramount. Moreover, people who are willing to purchase these properties at discounted prices need to be given assurance as well. So, that’s where Japan is making ghost-hunting cool again!
So, would you ever dare to stay in a haunted house for ₹52,000?
FAQs
What is Jiko Bukken?
Jiko bukken refers to a home with a disturbing past where a murder, suicide, fatal fire or a "lonely death" may have happened. Lonely death is when an elderly person passes away alone in the house without being discovered for days or even weeks.
Why Is Japan Paying People ₹52,000 To Spend A Night In A Haunted House?
As vacant homes see a sharp rise in Japan, the need to reassure buyers of properties being devoid of haunted occurrences is paramount. Moreover, people who are willing to purchase these properties at discounted prices need to be given assurance as well. So, that's why property owners are paying people to spend a night in a house termed as haunted, to remove the stigma.
How much can people earn for spending a night in a haunted house in Japan?
Japan's property will reward people with 88,000 yen (₹52,000) for spending a night at a jiko bukken or a house termed "haunted".